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Malunggay (Filipino),Horse-radish tree (English), Ben oil tree (English)

Moringa oleifera Lam.

Antiseptic

Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

To stop bleeding from wounds particularly wounds from "Itak". Preparation: Scrape the bark of Malunggay.. Part used: Bark | To induce lactation. Preparation: Get enough quantity of leaves.. Part used: Leaves | To stop bleeding wound. Preparation: Poultice:Get enough bark of malunggay depending on the size of the affected part.. Part used: Bark

Preparation

Scrape the bark of Malunggay. | Get enough quantity of leaves. | Poultice:Get enough bark of malunggay depending on the size of the affected part.

Location & Habitat

MIMAROPA REGION, ORIENTAL MINDORO, BULALACAO (SAN PEDRO)

Research

University of the Philippines Manila: Phase II Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health for Selected Ethnolinguistic Groups: The HANUNUO MANGYAN people of Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque and Sitio Balugo, Barangay Budburan, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Moringa oleifera Lam.
Local Name
Malunggay (Filipino),Horse-radish tree (English), Ben oil tree (English)
Family
Moringaceae
Category
Antiseptic
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026